Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I thank the Tánaiste. I never made any such telephone call, but my name was used by the person who did. I know that such behaviour can occur.

If this legislation is to be introduced and the commission, which comprises eminent and true citizens, has made the recommendation to the Government that it needs a power that will make all of our lives easier, why will the Government not tell the commission that it should have the power?

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